Question

Lysosomes are known as 'suicidal bags' of the cell. Which of the following statements justify the given fact?

• A. Lysosomes contain hydrolytic enzymes
• B. Lysosomes contain hormones
• C. Hydrolytic enzymes digest all cell debris
• D. Both A and C

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both A and C

Lysosomes are membrane bound cellular organelles. They possess many hydrolytic, proteolytic enzymes for the digestion of cellular waste, debris as engulfed, killed viruses or bacteria. The lysosomes are called as suicide bags of the cell because they digest its own cellular content when the pH of the cell alters.